News & Statements
Take off for Cork Airport as new runway opens – Buttimer
The reopening of Cork Airport following the reconstruction of the main runway will see the resumption of flights from eight airlines, including two brand new routes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
NTA should open its promised regional office in Cork – Buttimer
Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has called on the NTA to open its promised regional office in Cork.
New vaccination centre at MTU Cork to be operational by end of June – Buttimer
A new Vaccination Centre at the Munster Technological University (MTU) will be operational by the end of June, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer confirmed the news after questioning the HSE about this Vaccination Centre of strategic importance.
VAT relief scheme must be amended to include Irish Community Air Ambulance – Buttimer
VAT relief scheme must be extended to include Ireland’s only charity funded air ambulance service so that it is not landed with a bill of €320,000, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Credit card companies must offer fairness and flexibility to travel agents – Buttimer
Credit card companies need to respect current licencing arrangements when demanding large cash deposits from travel agents adversely impacted by Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New DHL Cork Airport cargo operation is positive for businesses and customers in Munster – Buttimer
Plans by DHL Express is to establish new cargo operations from Cork Airport to the company’s largest European hub in Germany is positive for Munster, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has said.
Buttimer calls for Electrification of Railway in Cork – “Let’s get Cork back on track”
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, is calling for consideration on the viability of the development and construction of Electric Rail to serve Cork City and County to be expedited.
Bus Éireann keeping passengers safe with hand sanitizer dispensers onboard
Bus Éireann are to be commended for providing hand sanitizer onboard their fleet to keep passengers safe during Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gardaí must be afforded all supports in frontline COVID battle – Buttimer
Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Public Petitions Committee to seek meeting with EU Ombudsman over vaccine rollout – Buttimer
Public Petitions Committee to seek meeting with EU Ombudsman over vaccine rollout - Buttimer